All Aboard! Bring the kids out this weekend to join in on the fun of the Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad Rides! The kids will have a blast taking a ride on the train! Bring your cameras to get those adorable pictures! Schedule: Open May-Oct, every Saturday 10-6, every Sunday, and Holidays 12-6. […]
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Join in for “Taps Across America” on Memorial Day 2025
Taps Across America is an annual project that calls for musicians nationwide to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Trumpet and bugle players are asked to gather at their homes, lawns and porches and play taps at 3 p.m. local time on Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day). The date and time of Taps Across […]
Teacher Appreciation Week deals and freebies 2025
Teachers don’t always get the recognition they deserve. They take care of and educate our kids, work long hours often for little pay and have been known to reach into their own pockets to help a student or improve their classroom. While educators should get accolades year-round, National Teacher Appreciation Week (the first full week […]
Family fun at The Rabbit hOle
Dive into one of the best museums for family fun in Kansas City! Book lovers and museum fans will appreciate the journey through this must-see exhibit. It’s perfect for a day trip, summer fun, and a simple way to support reading and literature locally. Photo Credit: Deposit Photos Once you enter the museum, you’ll be […]
Things to Do in Kansas City That Are Always Free
Are you looking to have fun for free? If you’ve come to Kansas City, you’ve come to the right place. There are plenty of things to do in Kansas City that are always free! Things to Do in Kansas City that are Always Free Art Admission is always free to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of […]
20+ Adventures for less than $45 with a Kansas City POGO Pass
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How does 50% off a Kansas City POGO pass sound? A POGO pass, that is—may I remind you—already worth $590, making its usual price tag of $99.98 already a bargain, which makes its $44.99 sale price INSANE. The POGO Pass is a year’s worth of tickets to gardens, trampoline parks, sporting events, museums, and so […]
Kansas City Zoo Tickets, Discounts and FREE Days
The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium is one of the metro’s most popular destinations for family-friendly fun. If you are planning a trip to the zoo we’ve got everything you’ll need to find the Kansas City Zoo’s tickets, discounts, and free days. There are some Kansas City Zoo discounts available year-round, and the zoo also […]
Free and Cheap Things to Do Indoors in Kansas City This Week
It’s Snow Day Season! If you’re looking for free and cheap things to do indoors in Kansas City this week, Kansas City On the Cheap has you covered. We’ve rounded up some of the most popular indoor activities in Kansas City. The best part? Some of them are cheap, and several are FREE. So, enjoy […]
The Best Winter Hikes In Kansas City
I don’t know about you, but the holidays have left me feeling overfed, over-indulged, and overstimulated. If I’ve ever needed a little quiet time with nature, it’s now. But it’s also winter — cold, gray, and, let’s face it, not the time of year we typically associate with exploring the great outdoors. Except, with no […]
